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This seems like the best possible outcome, provided some invasion is made. But some analysts say it is likely Russia will annex all the territory east of the Dnepr. https://www.csis.org/analysis/russias-possible-invasion-ukraine This is why the bizarre claim of Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu posted on the Kremlin’s official website of American mercenaries preparing a “provocation” with chemical weapons in Ukraine is ominous and might foreshadow just the type of “incident” the Kremlin would prepare. same source

Yeah that's not how the physical world works.

Sorry, fuel surcharge is YQ.

It won't be a war. It will be a one-day invasion (Czech model), or six days tops (Hungarian model).

Brilliant. "virtually everywhere"? Do you mean described in relation to this thai implementation? Or more globally? I see it described here as all sorts of things, but mostly that it will be collected by airlines. And they've yet to sort out how it might collected for those crossing by land. And they've yet to sort out how it will be spent. Having an airline (GDS, aggregator) collect a new fee and then transfer that to thailand (the current PSC is remitted monthly, to AoT I think) will be a complex endeavor. Charging some people but not Thais will make it more complicated. In all honesty I do not believe any thai officials have really thought out the very basics of this proposed tax, and how it might be implemented. The fact that it is "delayed" only points to the lack of planning. Let's wait and see who ends up paying, and how they pay. Dual pricing, and hotel and rental car surcharges are more easily focused on tourists, and are much more easily collected and remitted to the government. I am pretty certain that Japan's 1,000 Yen Tourist Tax is paid be departing passengers - as part of the ticket - by ALL passengers including Japanese.

That was likely a fuel surcharge. Some loyalty programs charge this - Code is "YR" - on award tickets. Some programs do not, some charge it on partner awards.

"pretty straightforward". <cough> So you're saying that thai people do not pay the 700 baht international PSC (line item on ticket is "TS") today? That they do not pay the 100 baht domestic PSC today? And that they will not pay the 300 baht (or 1,000 baht) fee when it is implemented. And you're saying that every GDS, and every airlines' ticketing engine, and every travel aggregator, will be modified with a new tax field, that they will quote a price before taking the passport details, then modify the price based on the passport details? Hmm. I too can say "Nonsense". That was the beauty of the old, pay cash (500 baht) before leaving scheme.

https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/thai-staffer-arrested-after-secret-cameras-found-in-female-toilets-in-australian-embassy

Do you recall any more details than that? Are you asking about filing a 1040? If so, then Schedule B would cover interest on foreign accounts. You've got FBAR sorted. Honestly not sure what you're asking about?

So is there some threshold where the fee becomes a constraint? Why not charge a $100 (3,000 baht)? $200? No clue what the goal is? The reasons often stated for this increase seem to vary: restore natural resources, improve tourist attractions, provide for unpaid health services, but are reasonably vague. There is never any mention about who will amass this slush-fund/trough, who will administer it, how will funds be divided/distributed, will an accounting be made as part of budgetary oversight.... I'd rather see some good reasons, and firm plans offered. Heck, without that you might as well just tip every tourist upside down at arriving immigration, shake them and keep whatever falls out.

I guess that's actually the new scheme for a proposed travel bubble with India.

Unless the government introduces some sort of rebate system, everyone will end up paying 1,000 baht - everyone pays 700 baht now (I think the domestic PSC is 100 baht). This includes thai citizens.

Yes, that is what one hopes will happen. Regarding the California Model: a timeline Medical 1996 Recreational 2016 Some/many thai folks are interpreting things as some here are: that seedlings, flowers, branch, leave, stem, root are NOT A DRUG. But something <chemically?> extracted MIGHT BE A DRUG. Example: infographic from Workpoint TV no mention of 0.2% THC.

So rock solid, third-hand information. Brilliant. Thank goodness the friend's friend is "clued up".

Interesting app. Thanks. Ah OK. His issue may be the same as mine with CCGTV, using the mobile app APK, instead of the Android TV version of the app? And enabling Allow App Installations from Unknown Sources.

You subscribed to the Moderna vaccine through CGH and paid them? How? Via an app, LINE, in person? https://i-regist.cgh.co.th/?r=register&project=2564-007 Check Registration Status Have you received any COVID vaccinations? What is your ultimate goal? Getting vaccinated? Getting your money back? Would Pfizer be acceptable to you? You could get vaccinated this afternoon, if you wanted. Many ready to help here but need to understand your situation and goals. IMO, you need to be proactive in seeking out vaccinations.

Oscar nominee in 2019, A Star is Born. Want to see this film, House of Gucci.

Yeah, it was also reported that they left their brass (shell casings) and emptied both clips. But maybe they wanted it to look local/unprofessional? Not holding my breath on this one.

Yeah, file this in the "Whatever" bin.

Simply amazing that child sexual abuse didn't seem to be on the RTP's radar, and it requires a single individual to begin enforcing the law. But he does love the limelight. Lots of BJ fanbois here, never understood their adoration?

Well I wasn't really interpreting it. I was trying to explain how other pro-cannabis Thais, whom I know and respect, are interpreting the proclamation. I hope you're right. So flowers or buds greater than 0.2% THC are legal to grow, possess, purchase and sell, distribute and use, as of June 8? Is that your interpretation? But if I extract any "concoction" (finger hash, or rosin - via heat and pressure only) that would be prohibited?

They do love their systems, apps and schemes. That flow chart looks pretty complex. What's next? An obstacle course? A bit more detail here: https://www.thansettakij.com/economy/513634

You'd think someone, anyone would know how to implement this? But no, of course they don't. Announced in January, money raised from the fee will be put into a central fund which will help to develop tourist attractions, as well as help to establish an accident and death insurance fund for all tourists. The maximum payout in the event of a death would be limited to 1 million baht and 500,000 baht for medical expenses. Tourist bounty? Curious to see how this insurance thing really works out. I suspect someone wants to route the 300 baht to a different trough than the 700 baht (AOT?).

Good to see that some messengers cannot be shot.

Yeah, these positivity figures should be cause for alarm with the regime's health minister. Massively more testing is definitely called for. Or just sit back and hope for the best.